The idiom "White as snow" means... Someone with light skin The relaxing momento before an argument A person who is completely honest.
The idiom "When it rains, it pours" means... When 1 thing goes wrong, a lot of things start to go wrong When it 1 thing goes right, a lot of things start to go right When it starts to rain, there will be a storm.
The weather affects everyone, and everyone has something to say about the weather. This is especially true in a country like the UK that has very changeable weather. In the UK the weather from one day to the next can be completely different, or even from the morning to the afternoon. The weather can change from being rainy one day to sunny the next, or from strong wind and gales in the morning to snow in the afternoon.
What word describes the weather in the UK?
Boring Changeable Wet.
In the UK there are four seasons, spring, summer, autumn and winter, and the weather is different in each of them. However, there is not a sudden change between the seasons. The end of the winter season is the same as the start of the spring season. It takes several weeks for the weather to change enough for people to notice the difference.
How many seasons are there in the UK? 3 2 4.
In general, it is hot and sunny with only a little rain sometimes. However, it can sometimes be cold and wet for one or two weeks at a time. British people like to spend a lot of time outside when it is nice in the summer. After the summer is the autumn. In this season the weather gets colder and there are stronger winds, also it will rain more. All the leaves will start to fall off the trees as it is cold. Frost might start to form on the ground towards the end of the autumn.
When is it possible for frost to begin to form on the ground?
In Winter In Autumn In Summer.
When winter ends the spring starts. The temperature will start to get warmer and the winds will not be as strong. Plants start to grow again and new leaves form. It is always nice when the spring starts as it means the nice weather in the summer is nearly back again.
Why do people enjoy Spring? It is not winter It is the shortest season It means the summer is nearly back.
The affected area of Hurricane Katrina covered three states and approximately 90,000 square miles. In the state of Louisiana alone, approximately 1.7 million people were affected by the storm and needed to be evacuated. This was a daunting task that required evacuating the most densely populated area of the state to unaffected regions both within the state and in other states around the country
Where did Hurricane Katrina affect? Louisiana Louisiana plus 2 more states Louisiana plus 1 more state.
The state of Louisiana evacuated approximately 1.5 million people before Hurricane Katrina started. However, approximately 150,000 to 200,000 individuals (accurate numbers were difficult to attain) remained during the storm. While many people chose to stay, others did not have an opportunity to evacuate because of unavailable resources, noted Jimmy Guidry of the Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals.
How many people stayed in Louisiana during the tragic event? Exactly 1.5million Exactly 150000 More than 150000.
In the initial days following the storm of Hurricane Katrina, with over 1400 deaths, the state evacuated approximately 12,000 caregivers and their patients from 25 hospitals. This was a slow process. In some cases patients were evacuated, one or two at a time, by boat to a helipad where they were transferred to a helicopter that brought them to the airport, from which they were flown to other states because of the aftermath.
How many faitalities were there? Exactly 1400 1400 More than 1400.
Much of Asia may see 50% more rainfall due to ______ change, although countries like Pakistan and Afghanistan may experience a decline in rainfall by 20-50%, says a new report by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research.
Fill in the blank space with the correct word Climate Global Increase.
The increase in rainfall is not necessarily good news either, because the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change has forecast _____ rainy days, but more intense rainfall on those days.
Fill in the blank space with the correct word Fewer More Decrease.
Indonesia will be the country worst for flooding, with _________ 5.9 million people (exact numbers are hard to obtain) affected every year until 2100. All this will have serious economic consequences.
Fill in the blank space with the correct word More Approximately Exactly.
All this will have serious economic consequences. Global flood losses are expected to ________ to USD 52 billion per year by 2050 from USD 6 billion in 2005.
Fill in the blank space with the correct word Decrease More Increase.
For me, my personal favourite time of year is when the beautiful sun rays are on my skin, I can lay on the beach. Get a tan and disconnect. Of course that mostly happens in ______. I hate, with a passion, the freezing cold weather.
Fill in the blank space with the correct season Summer Autumn Spring.
When there is rain, thunder and lightening all together, it is called a ... Storm Tornado Earthquake.
Tornadoes are one of the most severe types of weather phenomena. While many people fear tornadoes and their destructive
power, few people understand their real causes and effects, nor are they aware of how to protect themselves from their devastating force.
Which statement is true about Tornadoes? Tornadoes are very dangerous Tornadoes are one of the least dangerous natural disasters Most people understand how dangerous tornadoes can be.
The snowy conditions which exist throughout the Northeast have forced many people to stay indoors, and transportation is extremely limited. If you’re one of the many whose driveways and paths are under four feet of snow, relax and stay at home. Those who are in good health might be tempted to dig out their cars, but don’t forget that people who are unfit can give themselves a heart attack if they do such heavy work without being physically prepared.
What should people in good health do? Dig out their car from the snow Relax at home Go to work.
For those of you planning outdoor activities tomorrow, you can expect fair skies for most of Saturday with temperatures in the high 90s. However, things might change by Saturday evening with a storm front moving in. We can expect light scattered showers over the northern part of the state bringing slightly cooler temperatures in the eighties, but this rain should taper off by mid Sunday morning. This is nothing in comparison with today, Friday, as we have perfect blue skies set for the entire day with the sun shining at all hours.
What was the weather like on Friday? Hot and sunny Fair skies but a storm in the evening High temperatures but with rain.
My name is Claudia and I would say that the best part of the country with weather is Vancouver or the West Coast of Canada because they have very mild summers and winters. That means that the winters aren’t too cold. They’re a bit cold but not very cold and the summers don’t get that hot. They stay quite cool in the summer. Where I’m from in Toronto, many people don’t like the weather because the winters are very, very long and harsh, and the summers are very, very hot and humid.
What is the weather like in Claudia´s home city? Cold but not too cold in the winter Too hot in the summer Mild temperatures in the summer.
The part of New Zealand that has the worst weather is Wellington, I think, because of the wind, and all of the houses are on the
mountains, so when the wind comes, all the houses get the worst part of the weather, and one of my friends, actually my Japanese teacher was walking down the street and got hit by lightning in Wellington through her umbrella. There are huge storms with lots of rainfall however they normally only happen 2 times a year. The part of the country that has the best weather I think is where I live which is the Bay of Islands. It’s mostly subtropical, but I think it is more near tropical.
What is the issue with the weather in Wellington? The wind The rainfall Lightening.
Hi Lisa, it is Jane here. Finally I am in Brazil after 5 years of saving up money. The country is gorgeous, the people are nice but… the only problem is the weather. I know it's August which is the hottest time of the year but I didn't think it could possibly be THIS hot. At least a bit more mild. I'm here with my boyfriend, Tom. He adores it here. Making plans for every single day. It is killing me. Honestly, my entire body feels damp like a towel after a shower. At least I can go to the beach and get a tan. The soft sand on my feet. Laying all day and waiting for the night time breeze of wind, watching the shooting stars over my head.
How does Jane describe the temperature and the affect it has on her? It makes her comfortable She feels slightly wet It is mild.
Scientists say there is further evidence that modern-day global warming isn’t natural, but the result of rising carbon dioxide emissions that have rapidly grown since the Industrial Revolution began roughly 250 years ago. Scientists say that if natural factors were still governing the climate, the Northern Hemisphere would probably be destined to freeze over again in several thousand years. Instead, scientists believe the enormous increase in greenhouse gases caused by industrialization will almost certainly prevent that.
The Earth’s temperature has increased quickly since … Exactly 250 years ago The Industrial Revolution Modern day.
Most people support the reuse of water in Spain and Europe. There are many companies discovering new ways to help everyday. Kermira, one of the multiple companies, says “Our solutions play an important role in safe wastewater treatment and ensure the elimination of pathogens and other water contaminants. We want to work together with the Spanish health and water authorities to guarantee a safe supply of water for generations to come. We want all European countries, including Spain, to consider how water reuse can play a role in their climate adaptation strategies.”
Kermira says that.... They are very important for the change in the issues of wastewater They only want to work with Spain They think water reuse isn´t important.
The idiom: "Every cloud has a silver lining" means...
There is always something positive in a negative situation After rainfall, there will be sun It is always possible to achieve something even if it is hard.
The world is now warmer than at almost any time since the end of the last ice age and, on present trends, it will continue to reach a record high for the entire period since the dawn of civilization.
In this context, what does "Dawn" mean? Start Heat Sunrise.
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